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Today is the 294th day of the blockade. 26 Mar 2018 07:49 GMT MORE ON QATAR US denies leaving air bases in Turkey and Qatartoday Qatari emir in Russia to discuss Syrian crisistoday Qatari Riyal: Why the financial war has failed5 days ago Trump asks Saudi crown prince to share wealth through investments5 days ago Nine months ago, an air, sea and land...

  26 Mar 2018 - 17:57 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's (right) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party of Rahul Gandhi have seized upon the data breach storm surrounding Facebook and other media to score political points against one another. (Reuters photos) AFP New Delhi:  India's ruling and main opposition parties on Monday accused each other of using social media dirty tricks...

  20 Mar 2018 - 10:58 The Peninsula DOHA: More than 40 talented artists and experts to showcase theatrical performances and fireworks displays at The Second Aspire Lake Festival, which is due to take place this weekend on March 23 and 24 in Aspire Park. Organised this year in partnership with Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Katara, this...

  26 Mar 2018 - 15:17 By CIARAN FAHEY | AP BERLIN: Germany's biggest concern three months ahead of its World Cup defense is whether captain Manuel Neuer will be fit enough to lead the side in Russia. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper hasn't played since September after suffering a repeat of the hairline fracture of the metatarsal in his left foot while training....

  26 Mar 2018 - 13:24 QNA Moscow: The Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Monday the Russian national museum for fine art (Tretyakov Gallery). During the visit, the HH Emir was briefed on a number of historic and contemporary works as well as paintings by Russian artists. The HH Emir was also briefed on the museum's historic collections, art...

  20 Mar 2018 - 10:00 The staff of Hempel Paints during the opening of its newest multi-tint centre in Abu Hamour. The Peninsula Doha: Hempel Paints, one of the largest paint manufacturer in Qatar, has inaugurated its newest multi-tint centre, Al Khafji, in Abu Hamour. With this, Hempel has  complemented  its efforts to strengthen its market presence and to increase customer experience...

  20 Mar 2018 - 11:03 Models during a rehearsal prior to the Spring/Summer Fashion Festival to be started on Thursday at Mall of Qatar. The Peninsula DOHA: Mall of Qatar, the nation’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is adding a new type of entertainment with its first-ever Spring/Summer Fashion Festival, beginning on March 22. The mall will host three fashion shows per...

  21 Mar 2018 - 11:08 The Peninsula DOHA: As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives and its commitment to support the society’s welfare, Doha Bank has provided financial support for the various activities of the Traffic Week 2018, organised by the Traffic Department, Ministry of Interior. Ahmed Al Henzab Head of Administration and Properties, and Braik Al Marri Acting Chief Retail Banking...

  24 Mar 2018 - 14:37 By The Peninsula Online Doha: Soon you might see a drone flying overhead at a busy intersection monitoring traffic. The Traffic Department has been using a drone, on trial basis, to facilitate traffic on busy highways and junctions. The department announced the trials in a video titled: "Testing of a drone for watching traffic, what's your opinion?"...

  25 Mar 2018 - 8:11 Kahramaa celebrating the Earth Hour at Kahramaa Awareness Park yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula DOHA: Terming the Earth Hour initiative an efficient way to spread the message of protecting the environment,  Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada said yesterday that Qatar marked Earth Hour...

  25 Mar 2018 - 8:48 Fireworks during the opening of the second Aspire Lake Festival at Aspire Park. The Peninsula DOHA: More than 20,000 enthusiastic spectators surrounded the Lake in Aspire Park on the evening of March 23 to watch the spectacular fireworks performances of the 2nd Aspire Lake Festival ‘Magical Journey’. The event was organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), in partnership...

  25 Mar 2018 - 12:12 Dr. Juliet Ibrahim (left), Director of E-Health Department, MoPH; Mariam Alabdulmalik (second left), Managing Director of PHCC; Dr Saleh bin Ali Al Marri (centre), Assistant Secretary-General for Medical Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani (second right), Director of Public Health Department at the Ministry of Public Health, at a press conference yesterday. Pic: Abdul...

  25 Mar 2018 - 12:35 File picture used for representation. The Peninsula DOHA: Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to Thailand, has said that the State of Qatar, according to the wise vision of 2030, laid down by Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is keen to diversify investments and sources of income both at home...

  25 Mar 2018 - 14:12 Dr Abdul Karim Musa Abdul Karim Sudanese Minister of Youth and Sports QNA Khartoum: Sudanese Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Abdul Karim Musa said that more than 4 million young people in the Darfur states benefited from the gains of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and contributed to enhancing the sustainability of security and...